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Is Grecian Windflower toxic to dogs?

Anemone blanda

Toxic to dogs

Yes — grecian windflower is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Anemone blanda, like all members of the Ranunculaceae family, contains protoanemonin, an irritant lactone that is toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Anemone as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms include oral irritation, excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle tremors, and rarely haematuria and seizures. All parts of the fresh plant are toxic; handle with gloves as sap can irritate human skin.

What to do if your dog ate grecian windflower

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move grecian windflower out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of grecian windflower to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten grecian windflower, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is grecian windflower toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is grecian windflower toxic to dogs?

Yes — grecian windflower is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anemone blanda, like all members of the Ranunculaceae family, contains protoanemonin, an irritant lactone that is toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Anemone as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms include oral irritation, excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle tremors, and rarely haematuria and seizures. All parts of the fresh plant are toxic; handle with gloves as sap can irritate human skin.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats grecian windflower?

Anemone blanda, like all members of the Ranunculaceae family, contains protoanemonin, an irritant lactone that is toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Anemone as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms include oral irritation, excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle tremors, and rarely haematuria and seizures. All parts of the fresh plant are toxic; handle with gloves as sap can irritate human skin. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to grecian windflower.

What should I do if my dog ate grecian windflower?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is grecian windflower toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Grecian Windflower is toxic to cats as well. See the full grecian windflower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to grecian windflower?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full grecian windflower pet-safety